New martyr
New Martyrs and Confessors of Butovo
New Calendar June 1 Old Calendar June 14
Why they are a saint
On the fourth Saturday of Pascha, the Russian Orthodox Church commemorates the Synaxis of the New Martyrs and Confessors who suffered at Butovo (Бутово). The Orthodox Church commemorates New Martyrs and Confessors of Butovo on June 1.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take New Martyrs and Confessors of Butovo as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 1. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Butovo, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.